How to Reset Sentry User Password via Docker Compose

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How to Reset Sentry User Password via Docker Compose

Overview
This guide explains how to reset a user password in Sentry when it is running via Docker Compose.

Prerequisites

• Sentry running via Docker Compose
  
• Root or sudo access to the server
  
• Sentry self-hosted directory available
  

Step 1 - Navigate to Sentry Directory
Run on: Sentry Server

Code:

cd /root/24x7/sentry.io/self-hosted

Step 2 - Access the Sentry Shell
Run on: Sentry Server

Access the Sentry shell inside the running container:

Code:

docker-compose exec web sentry shell

Step 3 - Reset the Password
Run inside: Sentry Shell

Run the following Python commands to reset the user password:

Code:

from django.contrib.auth.models import User

email = 'user@yourdomain.com'
new_password = 'YOUR_NEW_PASSWORD'

try:
    user = User.objects.get(email=email)
    user.set_password(new_password)
    user.save()
    print(f"Password reset successful for {email}")
except User.DoesNotExist:
    print(f"User with email {email} does not exist.")

Expected Output:

Code:

Password reset successful for user@yourdomain.com

Step 4 - Exit the Shell
Run inside: Sentry Shell

Code:

exit()

Step 5 - Verify Login

• Open your Sentry URL in browser
  
• Login with the email and new password
  
• Confirm access is working
  

Summary

• Navigate to Sentry self-hosted directory
  
• Access container shell using docker-compose exec
  
• Use Django ORM to find user by email and reset password
  
• Exit shell and verify login
  
• Always use a strong password in production
  
• Store passwords securely in a password manager